Monta Ellis was named the Eastern Conference player of the week after leading the Bucks to a 3-0 record with victories against Dallas, Houston and Toronto.

Ellis averaged 24 points, 4.7 rebounds, 9.0 assists and 5.0 steals. He had back-to-back games with six steals against the Mavericks and Rockets and hit the game-winning shot at the buzzer in Houston, an off-balance 27-footer.